Christopher Patrick (born January 2, 1976) is an American ice hockey executive who is the senior vice president and general manager of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).
[4] Patrick joined the Washington Capitals as a scout in 2008 under then-general manager George McPhee.
[1][3] Patrick's time as associate general manager saw him oversee analytics, player contract negotiations, and hockey operations, among other departments; he also worked alongside the staff of the Hershey Bears, aiding in the hiring processes of head coaches Todd Nelson and future Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery.
"[2][7] His great-grandfather Lester, great-granduncle Frank, granduncle Lynn, and cousin Craig are all members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, while his grandfather Muzz played for, coached, and served as general manager for the New York Rangers.
[6] His father Dick has been part of the Capitals organization since 1982, and has served as a minority owner, team chairman, and alternate governor;[4] the Capitals' Stanley Cup victory in 2018 made Dick and Chris the sixth and seventh members of the family to win the Cup.